John Mickey vs. Joe Stanka — Career Comparison

John Mickey built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Stanka as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Stanka posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.313 compared to 6.14 and 1.909 for John Mickey. By the career numbers, Joe Stanka had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.